Gel plate print / ball point pen transfer

My first experiments with an idea I had...
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[@fayito9970]

Older artist here, losing my eyesight. Decided recently to try working with a gelli plate, not knowing much about it, and stumbled on your channel. you're opening new possibilities for me and I can't tell you how grateful I am.

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi there - very glad the videos are helping out. I reckon working on the bigger plates may be accessible if you're struggling with your eyesight. I did a video on big oil pastel drawing transfer that might be useful to you. Remember, Turner did his absolute best work when his eyesight got too strained for detail - not just HIS best work, but some of the best and most groundbreaking work ever made : ) xxx

[@fayito9970]

I did go and watch...

[@kezthefam8263]

The state of your gel plate adds texture to your creations. I’m so jealous I can’t draw like yourself 😂

[@yeatesmakes]

!! The state of my plate was just laziness initially !!

[@pattercakesuk]

Great videos 👍 Thank you

[@murtri]

Love this technique! I’m so grateful when you show us your explorations and share the whole process, including the less successful aspects. Thank you!

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure T Hanna, glad you enjoyed it : )

[@elizabethadams3744]

I love that we learn WITH you when you are experimenting! Thank you!

[@yeatesmakes]

Glad to hear - I do not want to give the impression it is all plain sailing so usually film my first attempts, with all the pitfalls that brings : )

[@nightlightparanormal7542]

I am revisiting gel printing from my high school days. Back then we made our own plates. I'm so excited to find your tutorials! I want to do my own art. So many of the other channels gear more towards card making or just photo transfers. This is really inspiring! Thank you!

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure to share and glad the videos are of use : )

[@christiantorma2440]

❤❤❤

[@kubatacapoeiraantiga8455]

what's the recipe to make your own gel plate? Could you share one (tested)?

[@jenprice1831]

never would have thought this would have worked !!!

[@yeatesmakes]

it works so well, check out vids I did on using damp paper too, helps with not having to press so hard : )

[@fainabreitbardt609]

I likes your desire to experiment

[@viviendockerty5822]

That's great. If you're making a picture to sell you can sign it with the plate!

[@ginaburgess9759]

So much potential with this technique. Being able to draw so well must help too!😉

[@yeatesmakes]

LOADS of potential!!! Can't wait to get stuck in to some diferent types of drawing to explore! Cheers, as ever, for comments Gina : )

[@katanyajason3316]

If drawing is a challenge, maybe tracing over an existing drawing would work (for example, tracing over a photocopy placed on top of some thicker paper)

[@PEONEY67]

Very nice discovery with the gelli plate

[@yeatesmakes]

It's so useful!!!!

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

Thanks for telling me you let it dry!! No one else I have watched has ever said that ❤❤❤😊

[@yeatesmakes]

Pretty important for avoiding rips - I learnt the hard way!!!!

[@janetslater1592]

Absolutely BRILLIANT I was captivated by the whole process. Thank you.

[@Vikette1000]

Oooh, very interesting technique. The green lines on black was actually my favourite. :)

[@yeatesmakes]

Hope it works for you : )

[@lifeisart8120]

Your experiments take the gel plate to exciting levels. I like the originality you put into your art without using all the store-bought stencils and such. That is real art to me. To be a free thinker and use what is around you and see what works. My question: What is the best way to clean the plate with the mediums you use, like, crayon, pastels, charcoal, ect...I have an old plate. I used charcoal on it but the ghost is still on it. Thanks for sharing your techniques, intriguing to watch.

[@yeatesmakes]

Baby oil and wet wipes for cleaning : )

[@robinalcorn5140]

I love all the great things you do with everyday supplies. And then you go on to mash the techniques together to make even more amazing art. Fabulous videos! I bought a pack of foam printing plates that look like cardstock but hold a line even better. They don't wear out like the cardstock. I've made small texture plates with them but you are inspiring me to go big!

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi Robin, that's a lovely comment, thanks. It's been really important to me to use accessible and, where possible, cheap materials. The basics - gel plate / brayer / paint cost enough as is, so I've been avoiding all the fancy pants pre cut stencils and what not.

[@patfox-leonard1279]

Extremely well produced video that answers a lot of questions by being about the art, not the artist. So many videos ramble: not this one though. Thank you.

[@meemaism]

Thanks so much for your generous sharing and your examples of experiments. You are a skilled & creative artist, and it’s amazing what you find to do with a gelli plate!!

[@carylpark7192]

Love it. ❤

[@sueheads8882]

Dude!!! Don't clean your plate! Crusty goodness there! Great vid, love ALL your experiments !😃

[@yeatesmakes]

Crusty goodness!!! That made me chuckle Sue, cheers!!!

[@coraannetoledo-merritt1220]

Fantastic

[@artworkby]

So glad you started this channel… again, using the pen like this is a great way to test drawings and work through ideas before scratching and inking up drypoint plates. Great to see all your ideas and experiments… can’t wait to see what happens next… kindest regards Sharon.

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi Sharon, lovely to read your comments as always. As you've noted, this could be a great way to check potential of a drypoint idea, especially as you can photocopy and make little amendments so quickly. You can't get that lovely fine quality of line you get from a dry point but it's pretty good and a lot less mess!!!! Sure I've said it in other videos, but I'm getting a lot creatively from the channel too : )

[@francavan1295]

I tried a ball pen on polystyrene. It makes deep grooves. Take out food trays work well.

[@yeatesmakes]

This is on my list to try Franca Van, cheers for the reminder!!!!!

[@chermcgrath3881]

Brilliant. Thanks. I've subscribed, & I've donated a v small amount [Cher, in Australia]

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi Cher, glad you're getting something from my videos and sincere thanks for your donation - saving up for some better filming and editing equipment and a huge gel plate so every little helps!!

[@kezthefam8263]

I love your channel!! The first vid I watched when you used the squished can and made a print it blew me away. And I’m also interested in using the gel plate upside down never seen that before wow

[@yeatesmakes]

It’s so useful that it is transparent and we have the gift that is gel medium!!!

[@Bubblestheghost]

The very first pull and I’m already so excited! Thank you for making this video! I’m new to gelli printing, and your channel has so many amazing cool ideas. I was just layering a couple magazine pages and then at a loss for what else I could do. Thank you!!

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi Kevin the ghost, glad that the videos are giving you some starting points : )

[@TheSDJan]

Thank you for sharing another fun technique. Have only seen this with styrofoam (take out containers) and have tried it with fun foam (cheap kids stuff). The fun foam with the adhesive backing might lend itself to combining the pen technique with your collograph techniques. . You are so much fun to watch - it does not hurt at all that you are clearly a talented artist. Thanks for sharing - always perk up when I see you have posted.

[@yeatesmakes]

Such a lovely comment Jan. i've only tried printing directly from foam - pizza bases etc - using weaterbased inks. Not done anything with them on gel plate yet. I'll have a go!

[@judyhyland682]

@@yeatesmakes I love your videos and experiments

[@susanmillsart4469]

I love what you've done here. I am new to gelli printing and want to use it to add to abstract paintings. I love the hand drawn, monoprint quality you have achieved. As someone else commented, so many others are using pre-made stencils. Your technique is individual and exciting with so many possibilities. Thank you for sharing, I look forward to trying it out... once I've made my plate 😊

[@kayjosephineporteous444]

Hi im kay p from new zealand this method of design is bloody incredible mate on a geli plate😅 kia ora have a good day

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Kay, lovely comment x

[@drawninwardart]

Printmaking just became a lot easier watching your videos! I bought a gel plate recently to start experimenting so looking forward to trying some of your technique suggestions.

[@yeatesmakes]

Have fun, let me know how it goes : )

[@digitdot]

Thanks for joining the faculty of “digitdot university” in 2021. So easy to learn technical stuff from every video, but most important is watching & hearing the passion for making art in your voice. No faking that. Bravo!

[@yeatesmakes]

Bowled over by such lovely comments. Of course, I love making stuff, so I'm delighted that comes across. All I want is for people to feel motivated to have a go and adapt things to their own needs : )

[@dawnarobertson9577]

I wonder if the problem of rapid drying would be solved by pulling a print that already has a dried coat of matte medium on its surface? BTW-Wayne Thiebaud is a favorite! And Richard Diebenkorn…

[@yeatesmakes]

That's a great suggestion Dawna, and why I love the discursive comments!!! Have you tried this out yet?

[@TheMarkEH]

This is the most innovative gell plate demonstration that I've see. Great work and thank you for sharing.

[@kirstaniemiebenedetti5115]

Yay Mark!!! Maha told me you had a channel and I’m so happy she did! This is a really exciting process that I am going to have to try. I love print making but most of what I learned in school requires a press and a lot of special equipment, so this is great how accessible it is. Love seeing your face and learning from you (you’re such a great teacher). Cheers to you and the fam

[@yeatesmakes]

hey Kirsta!!!! hope you're well. you're definitely gonna have to try a gel plate. a little ingenuity and you can do all sorts with them!!! Stay in touch, i'm guessing you're still painting???

[@kathartley66]

Love how you experimented and brought us along. Great discovery 💡

[@yeatesmakes]

That's great news Kathleen : )

[@marleneadler2385]

I enjoyed watching your process of using the ball point pen as an embossment. I never would have thought of doing that. I have only made transfer prints on a plexiglass plate. Thank you! I am a printmaker in the East coat of the United States. 😊

[@DB46811]

I always love the grunge on your gel plate. It’s like visual ASMR or art mukbang lol.

[@yeatesmakes]

LOL, I think I would fail at ASMR videos, my house is way too noisy!!!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Mark, I really really enjoyed watching you creating these Gelli Plate prints, with ballpoint pens. Did transfer really well. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@FloatingOurBoat]

Your channel popped up in our feed and am loving your printing/ collage videos. Excellent stuff, Rich.

[@yeatesmakes]

Glad to have added a bit more float to your boat : )

[@susane945]

Great techniques! I love that teacup print! Well done! Thanks for sharing will us. ❤️🙂

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) cheers Susan

[@marky8745]

Your videos and tutorials really inspire me, thank you very much for sharing these online!

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure Mark, cheers for the comment ; )

[@susanosullivan3048]

Fun! Especially love the character of the last one.

[@beverlywatkins3146]

Love your techniques and I love Wayne Thiebaud. I met him in Milwaukee years ago and even got his autograph. Super glad I found your channel. Very inspiring!

[@yeatesmakes]

hi beverly, mentioning Wayne Thiebaud's work resonated with a few people, and I hope a few more discovered his work because of the video. I think he took the mantle from that long line of American realist painters many of us love; Sargent, Whistler, Bellows, Wyeth, Hopper...

[@allthumbs3792]

Wonderful discovery!! Gel plates seem to have endless potential !

[@yeatesmakes]

totally, endless potential!

[@bobbiesalthouse]

This is such a brilliant discovery, with lots of potential for interesting prints-thanks for sharing!

[@yeatesmakes]

LOADS of potential!!! Have fun exploring and let me know what comes of it!

[@nimor5685]

Loved this! It didn’t matter that the clarity of line wasn’t perfect or completely transferred. I thought it really added character to the piece. I’m new to all this and am looking forward to experimenting with this technique - as soon as my gelli plate arrives 😍😍

[@yeatesmakes]

Hope you start a lovely friendship with your new gel plate Nimor : )

[@lotusandnightshade]

Thank you for sharing this! I just purchased a Gelli Plate and am researching all the different ways it can be used. Being an Artist myself, the ability to create these fun prints from ballpoint drawings is so intriguing!

[@yeatesmakes]

Hope you have fun!!!

[@colleencassel9283]

Really enjoy this idea. Great way to incorporate printmaking with drawing. I am using this idea with my 7th-grade art students.

[@yeatesmakes]

Hope it goes well ; )

[@SleepyCatCottage]

Amazing! Love the feel of the drawing...soft and vintage.

[@yeatesmakes]

😀 cheers

[@scrapsimone]

Merci beaucoup 👍🌸🌸🌸

[@jillmountford6077]

Thank you, these are excellent tutorials and you are so generous with what you share. I hope you get lots of donations as you are providing a good quality service. I am hooked.

[@yeatesmakes]

HI Jill, thanks for the encouraging message and feedback. Glad you're enjoying the videos : )

[@vickieafca]

Excellent!!! You have me excited about exploring my gel plate as a tool❤ Thank you

[@PMartistStudio]

Interesting ideas for sure 🤩! We take our drawings digitize them print them using a laser printer and get some pretty nifty and similar results. Also allows us to keep the original and utilize the copies for all sorts of adventures 😉

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi there, sounds good. I've tried the same with scans and laser prints of drawings but found it hit and miss. This method I've found i get a cleaner line...

[@PMartistStudio]

@@yeatesmakes It did take a bit of time to perfect the process but we have been really successful with it. You should check out some of our shorts or last stream 😉🥰

[@user-sd4eo3sz7e]

great addition of technique to experiment with my Gel Plate. Thanks so much for sharing

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure to share Jayne, hope you get the technique to work for you: )

[@edanielson4172]

i still like the transfer..great idea nonetheless! :)

[@christineboone2850]

I love how your videos encourage experimentation!

[@yeatesmakes]

thast's my number 1 aim!!!!!

[@janethartmannjones4781]

Love how you experiment, not an artist but always looking for more ways to mark make, as always thanks

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) thanks for thanks

[@mariedominiquedarnaux7533]

Très instructif :) et génial comme d'habitude ... Vous m'avez donné en plus l'envie de visiter Wayne Thiebaud. Mille mercis pour tout cela.

[@annajavier5712]

I could watch you draw all day. Have to try the pen drawing and just take the time to experiment and have fun

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Anna, it is loads of fun. You can do loads with even the simplest drawing : )

[@kelliecorum5427]

❤TFS! I am amazed!

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure to share : )

[@sjmsutherland]

Thank you for sharing this, I've used my geli plate to within an inch of its life and never knew you could do this!! Thanks for this great demo!!!!

[@yeatesmakes]

That's wonderful Samantha! I reckon there's plenty more it has to offer that I haven't discovered yet!

[@pamusa7070]

Like your techniques, you should do a book of all your ideas.

[@claireseyeviewonredbubble]

Love watching your videos, so clever and inspiring. I checked out Wayne Thibaud, he passed on Xmas day just over 3 weeks after this video. What an umpresssive output of work, and such a long life.

[@yeatesmakes]

Such a sad passing, he contributed a lot to Art over the last 80 years : (

[@lefthandstory1280]

Nice work👍👍👍

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) cheers

[@cindycreateforlife]

I could watch you experiment all day! I am really finding your videos inspiring and I admire your talent. I love how the tea cup drawing came out, I would be thrilled to have that result!💕🇨🇦

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers, as ever, for your lovely comment Cindy : )

[@janhuizer5382]

Thank you for the video, very inspiring, just like the other ones I have watched until now.

[@yeatesmakes]

Pleased to hear, thanks for the positive message : )

[@wasankari]

You always have the neatest ideas! Thank you so much for sharing your experiments and knowledge, it's very helpful.

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure Christine : )

[@rumisprite]

I can’t wait to try this! So many possibilities.

[@susanhards6279]

Great video, and you make it look so simple however I am sure there is bit of trial and error involved. Thank you

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Susan - always trial and error with the gel plate BUT this technique is pretty reliable!

[@charlottejean3182]

So many ideas ! And you are so talented and inspiring 🙏 hye from France

[@jennyjournals8133]

it always blows my mind when someone does this! I can't wait to try it out myself!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Jenny : )

[@theresacarroll4597]

Great video!

[@joshbowe-artwork5489]

Fantastic Mark, thank you, I'm still using you oil pastel resist technique for a whole range of images. Sales have been a bit dry of recent, but as soon as I get another one through I'll be making a donation to your channel. Keep up the good work, I've been telling everyone who shows interest in gel plates about your page here. Thanks agian

[@yeatesmakes]

Thanks so much for support Josh, really kind

[@francesdenike7526]

Very cool 😎

[@tuthillg]

Another exciting discovery and beautiful print! TFS the inspiration!

[@lyndaholloway5469]

That is so great to know. Thank you and do have a wonderful creative day. Lynda

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Lynda, let me know how it goes if you try : )

[@taydedesigns4606]

Beautiful technique! Thank you soooo. Inch for sharing your experimental gelli printing techniques! You are an amazing artist too and soooo generous to share! !

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure to share : ) thanks for comment

[@beckycollett917]

Wow, thank you for sharing. I love experimenting with tools I have. This will be fun to print up a few lovely cards and embellish them. Wonderful.

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Becky - the aim is to keep materials (apart from the gel plate and brayer) nice and cheap and accessible : )

[@janetkleboe8616]

Your videos are inspiring to watch...I'm going to try this with my architectural drawings, as like you, I love lines as marks and journeys.

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) cheers Janet

[@twicen777]

You really are awesome!

[@yeatesmakes]

Very kind Jules, thanks : )

[@yamilajerez6241]

Thanks for sharing!

[@yeatesmakes]

a pleasure, thanks for thanks : )

[@bobbiesalthouse]

So much to learn from these well-made videos! I think a lot of print makers who post on Instagram would be interested in these techniques and maybe you could direct them from the to your KZbin channel somehow? Anyway, I’m so glad I discovered them!

[@yeatesmakes]

I'll try andmake some time to get on IG! Cheers for comment and support ; )

[@chrisruss9861]

Hi Yeates, inspired by your ballpoint indent method I have just dug out an etching embosser with a little round end. It makes a great indent on heavy paper and flat cardboard. I haven't yet tried it on gelli transfer but think this well behaved little instrument will be useful as there is a lot less resistance compared to ballpoint. From Australia have a great day in UK.

[@dandani2]

Incredible tea cup cross hatching technique, so good 👍

[@yeatesmakes]

It's all Wayne Thiebaud!!! I rippped his drawing technique completely for this. He's up there with Kathe Kollwitz, Bradford, Durer, Kiefer, Doig amongst loads of others as one of my fave artists!!!

[@nancypolli]

You are doing some very creative work! Thanks for sharing.

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers nancy, is fun sharing my explorations, a little stunned by how many out there are so interested!!! Lovely community in the gel plate world!!!

[@rodneywarren140]

This is what we are looking for...Thank you again.

[@lightwavz]

Buff Titanium is one of my go-to colors. I loved the way that last print looked! I just ordered my first gel plate yesterday...fingers crossed!

[@yeatesmakes]

You'll love it. Kind of an alien thing until you get a feel for it. I've found it saves me heaps of time, mess and materials in some ways and gives loads of ideas in others : )

[@nancyriffle785]

Maybe use Golden Open paint; it won't dry so quickly.

[@patsallytilton8502]

Very cool, technique

[@lisawelker1166]

Fascinating! Just discovered your channel and am impressed with your creativity. I'm introducing my students to gel printing soon and now have tons of "experiments' for them to try. Thanks for the inspiration. Also Wayne Thiebauld is one of my favorites, too.

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi Lisa, pleased the videos are useful to you, and hopefully your students too. : ) Thanks for the encouraging message

[@joanwhitney2768]

I love watching your art and process. You have so many good and creative ideas. Thank you!

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure Joan : )

[@8433alice]

What a valuable and beautiful lesson! And with a ballpoint pen. Thanks very much.

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure : )

[@susanmcfie9261]

Fascinating experimental work. Love the final result

[@yeatesmakes]

So many possibilities, have fun exploring : )

[@suzyallen1726]

Congrats well deserved.

[@ImeldaFagin]

Great work. Thanks

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) a pleasure

[@FR-wc2dn]

I love the fact that you called the pen a biro! So much easier to say that "ball point pen".

[@yeatesmakes]

Does anyone actually say ball point pen?! Its like calling a hoover a vacuum cleaner!

[@FR-wc2dn]

@@yeatesmakes The word "biro" is practically unknown here in Canada.... but I use it all the time, just to confuse people.

[@nadjavanderstroom413]

I love the look of this; can't wait to try it myself!

[@yeatesmakes]

Its so versatile : ) Technique works brilliantly along with wax crayon areas to create mid tones and textures - see vid linked below kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZrQqqCNibt9rJI

[@sarahcolet7593]

Thank you for the experiment and sharing it with us! Loved it!

[@nitachondria]

this is great! thank you so much for sharing your awesome experiments. can’t wait to try this out myself.

[@christinedavies4322]

This looks FUN - time to buy some Gelli plates methinks! Liked and subscribed pressed the bell icon too!

[@yeatesmakes]

Go shop Christine, then get back to me with how it goes when you come up for air!!!!!